Lab Manager Microbiology

Lab Manager MicrobiologyBoston MA 02118 Department: Microbiology Lab Schedule: Full Time MustHavesBachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science or an applied ScienceMinimum 3 years Supervisory experienceMinimum 5 years experience in a Microbiology Lab NiceToHavesPreferred: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) in Microbiology. Under the general direction of the Administrative Director and in collaboration with the Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Section Medical Director leads manages monitors implements and supervises testing quality and compliance standards in the department of pathology & laboratory medicine at BMC and for affiliated community health centers (CHCs) as required. Manages a subspecialty section for the Laboratory (Blood Bank and Transfusion Services Central Receiving Area Chemistry Hematology Phlebotomy). Ensures maintenance of standards that meet or exceed those required for College of American Pathologist (CAP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and other external agencies (such as AABB DPH). Champions BMCs RESPECT values. EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory or a Bachelors degree in an applied science (for example Chemistry Biology or Biochemistry). Preferred: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist Medical Laboratory Technician or specialty certification is preferred. Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP NCA American Medical Technologists (AMT) American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Health Education and Welfare (HEW) and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT). EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years full time experience in specific area of charge.3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required.In depth familiarity with requirements of accrediting agencies particularly The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as strong leadership qualities so that they can effectively manage their area of charge.Indepth scientific understanding of the area of charge and must be knowledgeable about and able to perform all tasks delineated in the job description of Medical Technologist II.